Axinite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Axinite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Astrophyllite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Axinite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Axinite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.